Recently purchased a vx220 with 110000 on the clock. Was playing around with the idea of doing an engine transplant with it as ive had an engine laying round in a mates garage for two or so years from an old project which I never got round to starting. The engine is a 2011 T5 engine out of a C30. Was just looking for some back round or enitial thoughts from some of you knowledgeable people on org. This would be my first major project and a friend will be at hand to help whos also keen and pretty knowledgeable. Ive only managed to drive the car for about 5 miles since purchasing it but really want to make it a head turner thanks for any comments or advice that may help me along my journey.
Volvo T5 Engine Transplant
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vxt5
, Nov 26 2014 09:20 PM
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:00 PM
Who knows, but good luck, a 5-pot would be lovely... This is similar to a Focarse ST 2.5 lump isn't it..?
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:06 PM
Yes its the same lump. I have pictures of my progress so far but im unsure how to post them up??
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:08 PM
Get a photobucket account and upload them.. Then paste the image URL into the text box (click on the small pic icon)
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:11 PM
Have you done the basics of checking the length of the engine and box to see if it will fit in the subframe?
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:19 PM
Weve had to box a small section in the subframe for the box to have some clearence but the engine is sat in position as we speak 
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:22 PM
That was quick! What's the height like in the engine bay?
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:24 PM
So if you've fitted it (more for less) what help do you need? 
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 10:32 PM
We're in South Wales are you ??
Did you buy the Vxt from motor hub
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:00 PM
No bought it from another user of org from england
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:01 PM
Are ok
We're in South Wales are you from ??
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:08 PM
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:11 PM
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:12 PM
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:14 PM
That looks tight
But great to see something new
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:19 PM
Near caerphilly
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:19 PM
Bet that's no heavier than a tubby or VAG engine, but that's a big lump..
Looks good! Plans for intercooling, driveshafts, and ECU?
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Posted 26 November 2014 - 11:31 PM
To get it running ive got the standard st ecu and clocks etc atm. Gna go with a larger gt turbo sidemounted Intercooler and see how that goes, its bigger than the standard st intercooler and hopefully will work fine fingerscrossed :/
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